Jerwood Painting Fellowships
 

Jerwood Visual Arts (JVA) invites UK based painters to apply for the second Jerwood Painting Fellowships, an open submission opportunity for artists in the first five years of their professional practice.

The Fellowship
Mentoring Period and Exhibition
The Mentors
How to Enter
Selection Process
Key Dates
Background

The Fellowship

Three outstanding painters will each be awarded a bursary of £10,000 and one year of critical and professional development support from mentors. During the Fellowship year each artist will work towards a body of new work, which will be exhibited in a group show as part of the JVA programme at Jerwood Space, London in March 2013, before touring within the UK.

The purpose of the Fellowships is to offer structured opportunities for artists to develop in two distinctive areas: studio practice and professional development.

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Mentoring period and exhibition

Between March 2012 and February 2013 mentors will engage with the Jerwood Painting Fellows both in critical review of their work and working practice. This programme of support will be devised to suit the individual needs of each Fellow.

During this period Fellows will work towards a group show of new work within the Jerwood Visual Arts programme in March 2013. The mentors will curate the exhibition.

Following the exhibition at Jerwood Space, the exhibition will tour within the UK.

The Mentors

Marcus Harvey
Marcus Harvey makes highly worked figurative painting. He has participated in several important group exhibitions such as Some Went Mad, Some Ran Away, Serpentine Gallery, London (1994), Sensation, Royal Academy, London (1997) and In the darkest hour there may be light: Works from Damien Hirst’s murderme collection, Serpentine Gallery, London (2006-07). He has exhibited extensively in the UK, USA and Europe, and is represented by White Cube. Marcus is also the co-founder of Turps Banana, a magazine devoted to painting and written by painters.

Mali Morris RA
Mali Morris has shown nationally and internationally since 1979. Her work is in private, public and corporate collections worldwide, including Arts Council England, British Council, Contemporary Art Society, National Museum of Wales Cardiff, and Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester. She has taught extensively in Departments of Fine Art, and from 1991 - 2005 was a Senior Lecturer in Painting at Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts, London. In March 2010, she was elected to the Royal Academy of Arts.

Fabian Peake
Fabian Peake is a painter and writer who has exhibited extensively in the UK, Europe, USA, South America and China. He has also published in magazines and on the internet, and produced several pamphlets of poems supported by Manchester Metropolitan University. His poetry, short story and experimental writings complement his visual work. He has taught for many years in a part-time capacity at a variety of art schools in England, including Senior Lecturer in the Fine Art Department of Manchester Metropolitan University. 

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How to enter

• A current CV + contact details of two professional referees (add deatils at the end of your CV).
• A 500 word statement outlining their reasons for wishing to become a Jerwood Painting Fellow and how they feel it would benefit their current practice.
• A maximum of six images of current work (files no larger than 500kb).
  
• An entry fee of £25 per artist.
   

Artists unable to enter online should contact Parker Harris, the exhibition organisers, by email or telephone on 01372 462190

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Selection process

Who is eligible?

• Artists must have graduated since 2007 from a recognised school of art or have demonstrated an active commitment to their artistic practice for up to five years.
• Artists must not have had or have scheduled a solo show in the UK.
• Artists must not have gallery representation.
• Artists must be UK residents.
• Artists must be available for the mentoring period March 2012 to February 2013.

Help & FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Is the Entry Fee £25 per artist or per work?

It is per artist. Artists may only enter once, but can upload 6 images.

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What do you mean by painting?

Painting is a broad term and does not mean that artists must work in a traditional 2D painting style.  Artists who work in all media including 3D, video and installation are eligible provided that their work references painting.

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I have exhibited work on my own in a non-commercial or local gallery space or other publc space, am I eligible to enter?

Yes, if you have not a had a solo show in a major commercial gallery or museum you may enter.

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I am a student at art college now, am I eligible?

No, this initiative is for those artists who have graduated within the last five years.

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I have never been to art college, can I enter?

Yes, if you can demonstrate an active commitment to your artistic practice for up to five years.

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What do you mean by gallery representation?

If an artist is under contract to a gallery who represent them and their work, they may not enter.

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I live in an inaccessible part of the UK, can i still enter?

Yes, all artists wherever in the UK they are based can enter and the mentoring programme will be devised accordingly.  There will also be resources available to help the Fellows with travel costs if needed.

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How long do I have to have been resident in the UK?

The last three years.

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I am a British Citizen but living abroad, can I enter?

No, Jerwood Painting Fellowships is only open to artists resident in the UK and Ireland.

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Does it matter that I don't have a dedicated studio space?

No, not at all.

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When will I hear if I have been short listed?

10 February 2012

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My work is not able to be transported for the interviews.

The mentors will take this into account and may ask you to bring in sketch books or images of other previous work.

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I cannot upload my images or cv.

Contact Parker Harris by email or telephone: 01372 462190

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I don't have a PayPal account.

It is not necessary to have a PayPal account.

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I want to pay by cheque or cash.

Contact Parker Harris by email or telephone: 01372 462190.

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